How to Use in-between in a Sentence
in-between
1 of 2 adjective or noun-
That leaves the games in-between as the grinder of the 2023 schedule.
— The Indianapolis Star, 12 May 2023 -
And come fall, through a sweater over the pants for the perfect in-between weather look.
— Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2023 -
Keep scrolling to see the top trends of the in-between season—and get your shopping carts ready.
— Kevin Leblanc, ELLE, 18 July 2023 -
That said, those who are in-between ranges might have a hard time finding the right fit.
— Emily Cieslak, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2023 -
Each of these in-between phases lasts about 7 days and 9 hours.
— Terri Robertson, Country Living, 31 July 2023 -
In good times, bum times and in-between times like right now, talent finds a way.
— Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2023 -
This book was my way to process what happened in that in-between and to dig deeper.
— Meredith Talusan, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 May 2023 -
Might’ve tried to be a scorer then instead of an in-between, bounce kind of guy.
— Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2024 -
Then there are a bunch of in-between laws, and these are the most interesting.
— Paul M. Sutter, Discover Magazine, 5 Dec. 2023 -
But last week there were rumors of an in-between release, and that’s what this is.
— David Phelan, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023 -
The pass-blocking, the route-running, the running in-between and outside the tackles.
— Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2023 -
To play, bounce the ball against the wall or floor while doing a task, like touching the ground or spinning around in-between bounces.
— Catherine Holecko, Parents, 10 July 2024 -
As the offensive player tried to cross the ball over from left to right, Harkless stuck his arm and body in-between and knocked the ball free.
— Matthew Ho, Orange County Register, 17 July 2024 -
This is the Goldilocks pillow for its ability to give you soft, firm, and in-between options.
— Micki Wagner, Popular Mechanics, 16 Mar. 2023 -
Fuku Burger Despite the in-between hour, the dining room at Fuku Burger was buzzing.
— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024 -
Others hate it because of its rapey overtones and in-between tones.
— Danielle Kraese, The New Yorker, 14 June 2023 -
So, when on the hunt for a light layer for the in-between season, Todd Synder instantly came to mind.
— Ken Gawrych, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2023 -
The Therabody company doctor advised me to turn it on in-between shifts on the ice.
— Scott Kramer, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2023 -
In the eighth inning, Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. was picked off in-between first and second base.
— Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2024 -
Abound At this point, many researchers suspect there’s more than one way to make these strange in-between objects.
— Charlie Wood, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2023 -
Yoichi’s dining rooms include tables in the theater and main lounge, where snacks are served in-between main meals.
— Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2024 -
Fall is a great time to gather the crew for glamping, camping, and everything in-between.
— Malaika Jabali, Essence, 6 Oct. 2023 -
There are also in-between machines that automate part of the process.
— Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 28 Feb. 2023 -
This Pink Sugar Hair Perfume is perfect for those in-between hair wash days.
— Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 6 Jan. 2024 -
These are works of people navigating their way into a new phase and a new world, in the potent and fraught in-between.
— Nina MacLaughlin, BostonGlobe.com, 29 June 2023 -
Audiences dive in and out of recurring worlds with a range of standalone bits in-between.
— Amber Dowling, Variety, 5 Mar. 2023 -
Elijah doesn’t actively exist in the in-between, at least not to anyone who might view him from the outside.
— Hazlitt, 20 Sep. 2023 -
These jeans tend to run large, so they are not recommended for people in-between sizes.
— Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 14 June 2023 -
Sign up for Fact Checker, our weekly review of what's true, false or in-between in politics.
— Alex Horton, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024 -
People poor, rich and in-between should be able to afford to live in New York, a metropolis that depends on the contributions of all types to thrive.
— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2024
in between
2 of 2 adverb or preposition-
His lines are short with a lot of space in between them.
— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 July 2024 -
Hilton could be heard saying in the clip in between laughing at the tot.
— Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024 -
Tyler Reddick didn’t head down pit road in between stages and led the field back to green.
— Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2024 -
Their mothers and siblings sat slumped in the gaps in between.
— Kareem Fahim, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2023 -
The veining on the marble table in between the low-slung chairs adds to the polished look.
— Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 2 Feb. 2023 -
Life is everything, all the 50 shades of gray in between.
— Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024 -
One clean sheet, with a glove change in between, for each item, each piece of clothing.
— Jay Kirk, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2023 -
Maybe that means dinner at 8 instead of 6, and a snack in between.
— Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2023 -
Snoop Dogg exclaimed as the two exchanged a dap in between shots.
— Kenan Draughorne, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2024 -
And buried in between all of those text messages is a murder plot.
— Tracy Smith, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2023 -
Evan took a gap year in between high school and college and moved to France on his 18th birthday.
— Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2023 -
The 30 colors range from dark brown to blush pink and just about everything in between, and the $17 sale price makes this a steal.
— Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 19 Nov. 2023 -
There's a lot of people, lots of love, ups and downs and everything in between.
— Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024 -
Last year, the A’s played the Marlins and Pirates on the road in back-to-back series without an off-day in between.
— Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 1 June 2024 -
The filter was easy to remove and clean in between filter changes.
— Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 15 Feb. 2024 -
There seems to be a whole lot inserted in between the creative.
— Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024 -
And in between were the beginnings of a bunch of different projects.
— Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 1 Feb. 2023 -
It was situated in between the two routes, about 45 miles out of the way.
— Jeremy Gray | , al, 5 Apr. 2023 -
Flossing once a day is a good way to remove plaque from your gums and in between the nooks and crannies of your teeth.
— Sarah Bradley, Health, 17 Mar. 2023 -
Just a craftsman, doing the little things in between the big things.
— Mike Royce, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2023 -
Make sure to order a few glasses of water in between those steins.
— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2024 -
Soap your baby up with the washcloth and baby wash being sure to wash in between folds, such as in the neck, armpits, thighs, and armpits.
— Parents Editors, Parents, 1 Oct. 2023 -
Once the soup is fully dressed, roll up the tortilla, dip it into the broth and nibble on it in between spoonfuls.
— Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2023 -
Thanks to its black color, the hose can be hidden in a garden bed in between your foliage.
— Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2023 -
But what about all that empty space in between your new plantings?
— Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2023 -
From cork to tile and everything in between, these vintage flooring trends will be all the rage once again in 2024.
— Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2024 -
The aircraft is designed to fly 20-mile back-to-back trips, with 10-minute charging sessions in between.
— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2023 -
But what’s a billion dollars in between friends, right?
— Brian Amaral, BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 2023 -
Gas stations are few and far in between, so carry spare fuel and tires.
— Matt Blitz, Popular Mechanics, 23 Mar. 2023 -
The Fari Marina Village, a boardwalk with beach-side restaurants and food trucks, is the perfect place to stroll in between dive excursions, spa treatments and shopping at Patina’s two stylish boutiques.
— Livia Hengel, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
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